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Despite uncertainty, London’s super-prime market is proving resilient
October 2019 : Country & Town House
From the number of cranes towering above London’s skyline, you’d never guess the city is in political limbo. There are super-prime developments going up in Notting Hill, Westminster and Knightsbridge. In Mayfair, the former American Embassy is in the process of being transformed into Four Seasons residences, while in Chelsea the first phase of the Chelsea Barracks development is complete. Across the river there are luxury penthouses launching in the Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms developments. - Read more
The Magic of Mayfair
September 2019 : International Property & Travel
Mayfair is moving forwards; no longer lingering in the past, it is heading for a bright new future. Hannah Aykroyd, founder and MD of Mayfair buying agency Aykroyd, explains, "The new proposed Westminster City Plan released on 18th of June sets out planning policies in Mayfair, working toward more open green spaces and an environment that encourages business growth. What this means for the borough is that the old Mayfair passing away. The Mayfair residential property that you see now, will not be repeated. You will not see new Mayfair mansions with double basements. What you will see, what you are already seeing, is an amazing, incredibly high-end selection of new residential property available or scheduled to be available in the next five years. - Read more
Private school fees: is it cheaper to move to a good state catchment area?
September 2019 : The Times
Families are weighing up the relative costs of buying close to a good secondary or choosing an independent. Parents working out which school to send their child to often do a bit of maths homework before coming to a decision. They calculate how much it would cost to buy a family home in an area within the catchment of a school rated “good” or “outstanding” and compare this with the cost of private school fees. - Read more
Despite uncertainty, London’s super-prime market is proving resilient
September 2019 : Country & Town House
From the number of cranes towering above London’s skyline, you’d never guess the city is in political limbo. There are super-prime developments going up in Notting Hill, Westminster and Knightsbridge. In Mayfair, the former American Embassy is in the process of being transformed into Four Seasons residences, while in Chelsea the first phase of the […] - Read more
Mayfair is Changing, and Now is the Time to Pounce
August 2019 : City AM
A younger buyer is making Mayfair cool once more. Mayfair is known as the go-to location for luxury and status, favoured by ultra-wealthy families from both the UK and overseas. - Read more
The London Boroughs Where you can Bag the Best Property Bargains
August 2019 : The Telegraph
Homebuyers in London assume they can get a good deal anywhere they like due to the belief that prices are falling everywhere in the capital. - Read more
How to Win as a Property Buyer in Today’s Competitive Market
August 2019 : Private Client Dining Club
Contrary to what you may have read in the papers, the PCL residential property market is highly competitive at the moment. We are in a scenario of low supply and strong demand, and as a buyer you should not risk being complacent. - Read more
Why Professional Qualifications are More Important than Ever
August 2019 : Private Client Dining Club
The importance of professional qualifications to uphold high standards of service and transparency. - Read more
Weak pound and falling prices: how overseas investors are flocking to buy half-price British properties
July 2019 : The Telegraph
The weak pound and stagnant property prices are causing a rush of overseas buyers into the British housing market, figures reveal. Read more - Read more
Property Jobs Today – we reveal who’s in and who’s out
July 2019 : Estate Agent Today
Now to London where premium buying agency Aykroyd & Co, which launched under 18 months ago, has now expanded into property management. Read more - Read more
Rental management now offered by prime central London buying agency
July 2019 : Letting Agent Today
A relatively new firm in the crowded central London buying agency market is expanding into property management. - Read more
Can you learn to be a leader?
July 2019 : Harper's Bazaar
Developing your ability to project self-assurance is an essential skill if you are to earn the respect of colleagues and peers. - Read more
